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Optoelectronic plethysmography - a new technic to measure changes of chest wall volume

Agnieszka Skoczylas, Paweł Śliwiński
Pneumonol Alergol Pol 2007;75(1):81-87.

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Vol 75, No 1 (2007)
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Published online: 2007-04-13
Submitted: 2013-02-22

Abstract

Optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP) is a new, noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows to measure changes of chest wall volume and its three compartments. Mathematical basis of the method, elements of the system and possibilities of combining OEP with other recording techniques used in pneumonology were discussed in details. OEP applications, results of the latest investigations and development perspectives were briefly presented.

Abstract

Optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP) is a new, noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows to measure changes of chest wall volume and its three compartments. Mathematical basis of the method, elements of the system and possibilities of combining OEP with other recording techniques used in pneumonology were discussed in details. OEP applications, results of the latest investigations and development perspectives were briefly presented.

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Keywords

optoelectronic plethysmography; chest wall volume changes; rib cage; spirometry; respiratory mechanics; diaphragm; respiratory muscles

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Title

Optoelectronic plethysmography - a new technic to measure changes of chest wall volume

Journal

Advances in Respiratory Medicine

Issue

Vol 75, No 1 (2007)

Pages

81-87

Published online

2007-04-13

Bibliographic record

Pneumonol Alergol Pol 2007;75(1):81-87.

Keywords

optoelectronic plethysmography
chest wall volume changes
rib cage
spirometry
respiratory mechanics
diaphragm
respiratory muscles

Authors

Agnieszka Skoczylas
Paweł Śliwiński

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